Lee Kelly

A lifetime resident of the Elma area, Lois Casselman passed away at the Winchester District Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, August 30, 2016.  She was 93.   Lois was born in Elma on July 10, 1923, […]

 

A resident of the Osgoode Care Centre for the past 10 years, Ilse Lieselotte Giese (nee Fischer) passed away there on Saturday, January 19, 2013. She was 86.   

Ilse was born in Thale/Harz, Germany on December 26, 1926, to her parents Otto and Louise Fischer (Hofmann). 

She was raised in Germany and immigrated to Canada in 1953, and settled in Ottawa. 

She married Gunther Giese on July 20, 1956, in the Ottawa Court House.  

In the early 1960’s, the family moved to Navan where they lived until 1976, when they moved to R.R.# 2 Chesterville.  

Ilse and Gunther were foster parents to many children over the years, and she loved birds that visited her many feeders and her dogs, cats and horses.  

Ilse is survived by her children Derry Moke (Margaret Shaver) of Williamsburg and Cindy Wolfe of Williamsburg.  Ilse will be fondly remembered by her grandchildren Jesse Wolfe and Amber Moke. She was predeceased by her husband Gunther.   

There was no visitation or funeral service.  Donations to the O.S.P.C.A. would be appreciated by the family.  

Online condolences may be made at marsdenmclaughlin.com.

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A resident of the Williamsburg area for the past 44 years, Jack Van Hoof passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, October 19, 2013. He was 85.

Jack was born in Mariahout, The Netherlands on November 28, 1927, to his parents Petrus and Francisca Van Hoof (nee Bekx).  As a young man Jack served in the Dutch army in Indonesia, but he didn’t like the military because he was a peaceful man–never a fighter.  

Following his mandatory military service, Jack followed his childhood sweetheart Toni Byvelds to Canada, and on June 29, 1957, they were married at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church in Chesterville. Together they were blessed with six children.

Jack was a very hard working man and with his brothers-in-law, Gerry Byvelds and Tony Byvelds they formed a company named B & H Masonry.  Jack’s specialty was working with stone, and he was involved in the construction of many local homes until he retired in 1992.  

In addition to being a talented mason, Jack was also very good at woodworking.  His family and friends are proud owners of many wooden toys and keepsakes that Jack created.  

Jack and Toni liked to travel and took several bus trips across Canada and the United States.  He also enjoyed riding his bike and taking long walks.

Jack liked to garden, and he was very proud of his flowers and gardens.  He was a member of the Horticultural Society and also served as a member of their executive.  

Jack was a good man, a man of great faith and a loyal family man.  He was proud of his family and a devoted husband to Toni for 56 years.  

Jack leaves a wonderful legacy behind, and he will be greatly missed by all who knew him. 

Jack is survived by his wife Toni, his children Francine (Jos) Melenhorst of Winchester, Donald (Laurie) of Boucks Hill, Gary (Julie) of Morrisburg, Brian (Shanna) of Williamsburg, Paul (Donna) of Metcalfe and Lisa (Steve) Cassidy of Addison.

He will be sadly missed by his siblings Martien (Marta), Nella (Janes) Vander Hurk, Theo, Harrie (Maria), Gerard (Jeanne), Andre (Rina) and Katherine Sanders, all of Holland.  

Jack will be fondly remembered by 17 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.  

He was predeceased by his parents Petrus and Francisca Van Hoof (nee Bekx), his sister Johanna Rooyakkers, his brother Karel and his granddaughter Michelle.    

Friends called at the Marsden and McLaughlin Funeral Home, Williamsburg, on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.  Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, Morrisburg, on Tuesday, October 22nd at 11 a.m.  with Father Chisholm officiating.  Interment followed at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Morrisburg.  

Honorary pallbearers were Ted Vanderzweep and Clare Racine.  Active pallbearers were Pat Byvelds, Pete Byvelds, Robert Byvelds, Raymond Van Moorsel, John Byvelds, Danny Byvelds, Mike Byvelds and Steven Byvelds. 

Donations to St. Mary’s Church, the Canadian Cancer Society or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be gratefully acknowledged by the family.  Online condolences may be made at marsdenmclaughlin.com.

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